Pujo ParikramaOpen appMallick Bari (Bhowanipore) Durga Puja 2026: theme, best time, how to reach
Mallick Bari (Bhowanipore) (মল্লিক বাড়ি) is a Durga Puja pandal in Bhowanipore & Elgin, Kolkata. A bonedi bari (family) puja in Bhowanipore. Pin is approximate (centre of Bhowanipore); ask locally for the exact lane. In 2026 the puja runs from Panchami, 16 October (Friday), to Dashami, 21 October (Wednesday). The nearest metro station is Netaji Bhavan on the Blue Line, about 2 minutes' walk (83 m). Plan about 20 minutes inside, then walk on to Obosor Sarbojanin, about 0 minutes away.
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Key facts
- Theme 2026
- Not announced yet. See all 2026 themes
- Address
- Bhowanipore, Kolkata 700025 (area only; the exact address is not confirmed)
- Area
- Bhowanipore & Elgin (South Kolkata)
- Known for
- bonedi bari (aristocratic family) puja, traditional idol
- Popularity
- 3 out of 5
- Best time to visit
- 5–9 pm
- Time inside
- about 20 minutes
- Nearest metro
- Netaji Bhavan, Blue Line · 83 m, 2 min walk
- Coordinates
- 22.53258, 88.34544 (approximate)
- Driving
- Driving is possible but parking is scarce; come by metro if you can.
Hop next
The closest pandals on foot from here:
- Obosor Sarbojanin: 0 min walk (0 m) · theme: Shanu Lahiri
- Bhowanipore Sanatan Dharmotsahini Sabha: 0 min walk (0 m)
- Bhowanipore 75 Pally: 0 min walk (1 m)
Food nearby
- Sri Hari Mistanna Bhandar: Kochuri, Chholar dal, Jilipi · 3 min walk
- Bengali Sweets: Mishti, Sandesh · 5 min walk
- Balaram Mullick & Radharaman Mullick: Nolen gur sandesh, Baked rosogolla, Mishti doi · 10 min walk
- Loading Tummy: Pizza, Burger, Sandwich · 13 min walk
Parking
- Forum Mall (Elgin Road) · 967 m, 24 min walk · ₹40–60/hr
- Lake Mall (Rashbehari) · 1.8 km, 44 min walk · ₹40–60/hr
Help nearby
- Public toilet: unnamed · 273 m, 7 min walk
- Hospital: Sambhunath Pandit Hospital · 728 m, 18 min walk (emergency department)
- Police station: Bhowanipore Police Station · 663 m, 16 min walk
From OpenStreetMap, the nearest of each; opening hours aren't checked, so for an emergency call 112.
More pandals in Bhowanipore & Elgin
Maddox Square, Bhowanipore 75 Pally, Chakraberia Sarbojanin, Bakulbagan Sarbojanin, Kalighat Milan Sangha, Adi Sammilati Sarbojanin, Hazra Park Durgotsab, Bhowanipore Durgotsab
Best time to visit, by day (2026)
| Day | Date | Quietest hours | At 8 pm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panchami | 16 October (Friday) | 5–7 am | quiet |
| Shashthi | 17 October (Saturday) | 5–7 am | moderate |
| Saptami | 18 October (Sunday) | 5–7 am | moderate |
| Ashtami | 19 October (Monday) | 5–7 am | moderate |
| Navami | 20 October (Tuesday) | 5–7 am | moderate |
| Dashami | 21 October (Wednesday) | 5–7 am | quiet |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Mallick Bari (Bhowanipore)?
5–9 pm is the best slot. On Saptami, Ashtami and Navami the quietest window is 5–7 am; evenings from 6 pm to midnight are the busiest.
How do I reach Mallick Bari (Bhowanipore) by metro?
Get off at Netaji Bhavan (Blue Line). It is about 83 m away, roughly 2 minutes on foot.
Where can I park near Mallick Bari (Bhowanipore)?
The nearest listed parking is Forum Mall (Elgin Road), 967 m away. Driving is possible but parking is scarce; come by metro if you can.
What can I eat near Mallick Bari (Bhowanipore)?
Within walking distance: Sri Hari Mistanna Bhandar (Kochuri, Chholar dal); Bengali Sweets (Mishti, Sandesh); Balaram Mullick & Radharaman Mullick (Nolen gur sandesh, Baked rosogolla).
When is Durga Puja 2026 at Mallick Bari (Bhowanipore)?
From Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami (Bijoya Dashami), 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Ashtami, the busiest day, is 19 October 2026 (Monday).